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Los Angeles, California: The City of Angels
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Which two states are bigger than California? Use the map as a clue!
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Every state in the United States has a nickname. California’s nickname is “The Golden State.” Can you think why California has this nickname? If you don’t already know, you’ll find the answer somewhere in this book ...
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kname? W ic n a e v a h y tr n u or co Does your state A few more things about California:
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The Capital: Sacramento What is the capital of your state or country?
State Motto: “Eureka!” meaning “I have found It!” (Do you know what they found? (G !) What is the motto of your state or country?
State Song: “I Love You, California” What is the song of your state or country?
Los Angeles, here we come! If this is your first time visiting Los Angeles, you should know that LA is famous for its good weather and miles and miles of coastline. It is also the entertainment capital of the world! Many movies and television shows are filmed in or around Los Angeles . How did Los Angeles get its name? , long before 1 8 7 1 in d e d n u fo Los Angeles was s a w o n k e w a s. Originally, only te ta S The are d e it n U e e a part of th uestra Senora la N e d lo b e u P California becam l E e Town of re! They called it h e T th “ s d n e v a li e m le p h o ic e h 44 p Porciuncula, w la e d s le all piece of e m g n (s A ” n s o o L rti e o d P a ll a in Re ngels of the Sm A f o n e d to simply “Los e e u n Q e e rt o th y sh d s a a L w r u e O n grew, the nam o ti la u p o p e th s land). A Angeles.” 11
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Traffic
Unfortunately, Los Angeles is also known for its traffic . As your family drives around, you will likely notice the packs of cars on streets and freeways. But don’t let this frustrate you! Once you know that traffic is a normal part of Los Angeles culture, you can make it fun. Play a fun game like: The ABC Game can start with “A” and say and building signs. For example, you et stre g usin et hab alp the ugh thro Go n find a sign that The next person in the car would the s.” ele Ang s “Lo s say t tha sign a see “Angeles” if you begins with the letter “B.”
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The Hollywood Sign
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The Hollywood Sign has been there for almost 100 years! Originally, it said “Hollywoodland,” but the letters began to fall apart from neglect. Many famous residents of Los Angeles stepped in to help save the famous letters. Today, the sign just says “Hollywood.” It is now a permanent and well-cared-for part of Los Angeles.
Visitors aren’t allowed to get close to the Hollywood Sign, but you will have many opportunities to see it! Since the sign sits high up in the Hollywood Hills, it can be seen from many different places throughout Los Angeles.
This view is ... Throughout this book, Leonardo has left tips on where and how to get a great view of the Hollywood Sign. You can follow his tips and find some of your own! Write down the different places where you can see the Hollywood Sign. Are these views good or bad?
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The Hollywood Walk of Fame One of Hollywood’s most famous sightseeing attractions is a sidewalk! But the Walk of Fame isn’t just any sidewalk—it’s lined with fancy pink stars with the names of the world’s most famous people in entertainment. Spend a few minutes walking along the Walk of Fame and see if you can spot stars that have the names of any of your favorite movie and TV stars! e Walk of Fame th n o r a st a t ge How to
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You will notice different symbols beneath the names in the stars. The symbols are a movie camera, a radio microphone, a television, theater masks, and a record album. Can you think what each of these symbols says about the famous person?
Did you know?
There are currently more than 2,800 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Every month, one or two more people get their stars. That’s a lot of stars!
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Did you know?
Kermit the Frog, Big Bird, Godzilla, Lassie, and Rin Tin Tin all have stars on the Walk of Fame!
How much does each star weigh?
c. 300 pounds (135 kilograms)
c. 300 pounds (135 kilograms)
b. 100 pounds (45 kilograms)
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a. 10 pounds (about 4-1/2 kilograms)
d. 50 pounds (about 22-1/2 kilograms)
Design the star above to look like one on the Walk of Fame. You can copy one that you see, or make one for yourself! What name is on your star? What symbol is on your star?
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Learn to speak movie! that will s m r te g in k a ommon filmm c e m o s e r a e studio tour. r u Her o y f o t u o the most help you get “Red Light”
On each studio, you will see a number and a light. If the light is red, it means that a movie or television show is filming, and visitors are not allowed to enter or open the door.
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a building, but A facade is a set that is made to look like
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Make a movie about a moment in your life using your phone or camera.
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California Science Center The California Science Center is popular with both visitors and people who live in LA. The museum was opened in 1998 in downtown Los Angeles. It has four major exhibit areas—plus some fun temporary exhibits that everyone in your family will be able to enjoy. Whether you are spending a day at the museum or only a few hours, Leonardo has found the must-see highlights in each exhibit area. Mark which attractions you see, and then add your own favorites! World of Life—Learn about all of
the things that make up human life, from the single-celled bacteria to the trillions of cells in your human body. Energy Factory BodyWorks The Cell Lab
Ecosystems—Learn about all
Creative World—Explore the
the plants, animals, people, weather, water, and soil that make up our environment.
benefits and consequences of inventions and innovation.
Bobcat Tilt Table Kelp Forest
Earthquake Experience
Underwater Island Life
Auto Design Decisions
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Griffith Observatory Not only is Griffith Observatory one of the most popular attractions in Los Angeles, it is also one of the most important centers for astronomy (the study of space) in the world! on he railing t g n lo a y Walk bservator O e h t f o of side the right reat view g a e e s o tt parking lo n! wood Sig the Holly
What to do at the Observatory! The Griffith Observatory is not a very big museum, but it has a lot to do! Here are Leonardo’s “must-see” attractions!
Visit the Planetarium and learn all about stars and planets. Use a telescope to explore the map of the universe. (It’s the largest telescope of its kind in the entire world.) Stick around when they turn off the lights, and learn about the night sky and how it changes when we are sleeping.
Help Leonardo count! How many planets are in our solar system? Write the name of each planet.
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Eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
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Aquarium of the Pacific By now, you have probably seen the ocean and maybe even spent some time playing in the sand at the beach. When you visit the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, you can learn about what goes on underneath those beautiful blue-green waters. Long Beach is a popu Did You Know? lar coastal city near Lo s Angeles. It’s known its “laid-back vibe” (A for its university, merican slang for “rel axed feeling”), the Q and of course, its aqua ueen Mary ship, rium. If you are going on a cruise, your ship from the Port of Long is likely to leave Beach.
The Aquarium of the Pacific has more than 11,000 ocean animals in 32 exhibits! All of the exhibits are especially designed to teach you about the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Look at the map below.
How many oceans can you count?
Which one is closest to where you live?
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There are five oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern. The Pacific Ocean is the biggest. It covers more than 30 percent of the earth!
Which one is the biggest?
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Whales: Voices Molina Animal Shark Lagoon
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